FilmColumbia, Columbia County's premier annual cultural event, screens the very best upcoming American and international films for ten days in late October. Launched in 1999 as the Crandell Theatre's "little local festival that could," FilmColumbia is now an acclaimed, nationally recognized film event.
FilmColumbia was recently recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World." Said Tim Molloy, MovieMaker's editor-in-chief, "Obviously a lot of New Yorkers are now discovering the beautiful small communities just a short drive from New York City, and we think they'll be delighted to learn more about FilmColumbia, a fest that blends a gorgeous location, local color (both people and leaves) and Oscar-caliber films, lovingly programmed by a revered team with exquisite taste."
Schedule of Events:
Screenwriting Panel
with Scott Cohen and Anastasia Traina
10:00am
Join actor Scott Cohen and screenwriter Anastasia Traina for an inspiring two-day workshop at FC! Whether you're working on a screenplay, play, or TV script, bring in a 5-10 page scene to be read by professional actors and receive thoughtful, artful feedback.
You'll gain invaluable storytelling tools, insights into character development, and practical advice to refine your script. On the second day, bring a new scene or the same one with edits for additional critique.
Come for one day or both — whatever works for you. Just be sure to bring copies for each character, plus one for the moderators. Don't miss this chance to elevate your writing!
Memoir of a Snail
94 min
12:00pm
Grace, an orphaned twin, hoards snails. In spite of a ridiculously hard life she maintains a sunny disposition. Adam Elliot, the Australian master of stop-motion "claymation" has taken eight years to tell Grace's wacky story in an exquisitely handcrafted style that won Memoir the top prize at Annecy, the world's leading animation festival. Screen Daily praised its heart wrenching gallows humor. Recommended for children over fourteen, and any adult who wants to experience something truly different.
Look Into My Eyes
Short: My Cousin Tom
109 min
2:00pm
Are psychics just frauds, or do they really have the extraordinary mental powers they claim they have? This documentary's look at an array of New York City psychics and their clients circling around this question. It may not answer it, but in the end, you might want to ditch your shrink and take a walk on the wild side.
Eephus
98 min
5:00pm
On a late October day in New England sometime in the 90's, two teams of middle-aged guys — Adler's Paints and Riverdogs — gather for amateur baseball. This may be their last game, as the field will soon be the site of a school. Carson Lund, the director and editor, and his team follow the play from morning to evening cheering on the men who pitch, hit, steal bases, quarrel-and drink beer. Eephus, Larson's debut feature-length comedy drama, is elegiac, wistful and all too human. Among its joys are the cameo of Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee, and legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman as a radio announcer. Premiered at Cannes, and made its U.S. debut at the New York Film Festival.
Saturday Night Sneak
7:30pm
FilmColumbia's 'Secret Screening' featuring a multiple award winner with sex, songs, crime, and laughs. Multiple award winner with sex, songs, crime, and laughs.
Party at the Pub
10:00pm
Join the festivities, in or out of costume and just steps from the Crandell Theatre, as The People's Pub rings in the Halloween season with music, dancing, and drinks! Half off your first beverage with a FilmColumbia ticket stub.
